Simulation Charts

Visualize supply simulation results

Simulation Charts

Tether provides visual charts to help you understand simulation results, identify inventory issues, and make informed decisions.

Chart Types

Inventory Forecast Chart

The primary visualization showing projected inventory over time:

Element	Description
Blue Line	Current inventory projection
Green Line	Projection with recommended orders
Red Zone	Stockout periods
Yellow Zone	Low inventory (below safety stock)
Horizontal Lines	Safety stock and overstock thresholds

Order Flow Diagram

Visualizes replenishment orders between suppliers and warehouses:

Element	Description
Nodes	Suppliers and warehouses
Arrows	Order flow direction
Labels	Order quantities and dates

Reading the Inventory Chart

Understanding the Timeline

The x-axis shows time from today forward:

Today -----> Future
  |           |
Start       End of
Date        Simulation

Understanding Inventory Levels

The y-axis shows quantity:

Overstock ─────── Too much inventory
Target ─────────── Ideal level
Safety Stock ───── Minimum acceptable
Zero ──────────── Stockout

Key Points to Identify

Pattern	Meaning
Declining Line	Inventory being consumed
Sudden Drop	Large order fulfilled
Sudden Rise	Replenishment received
Flat at Zero	Stockout period
Line Crossing Safety Stock	Low inventory alert

Chart Interactions

Zooming

• Scroll to zoom in/out
• Click and drag to pan
• Double-click to reset

Hovering

Hover over the chart to see:

• Date
• Projected quantity
• Demand for that day
• Orders arriving

Filtering

Control what’s displayed:

Filter	Effect
SKU	Show specific product
Warehouse	Show specific location
Date Range	Adjust time horizon

Accessing Charts

From Supply Simulation

1. Run Simulation

   Execute a supply simulation

2. View Results

   Navigate to simulation results

3. Click Charts Tab

   Access visualization options

4. Select SKU/Warehouse

   Choose what to visualize

From Inventory Dashboard

1. Go to Inventory

   Navigate to Inventory Dashboard

2. Select SKU

   Click on a SKU to see details

3. View Forecast Flow

   Access the Forecasts & Flow view

Chart Types in Detail

Current Projection Chart

Shows what happens without any new orders:

Use to understand:

• When stockouts will occur
• How quickly inventory depletes
• Impact of current demand

Recommended Projection Chart

Shows what happens with recommended orders:

Use to understand:

• Impact of recommendations
• Whether recommendations solve issues
• Timing of improvement

Comparison View

Side-by-side or overlay comparison:

View	Shows
Side by Side	Two separate charts
Overlay	Both lines on same chart

Generating Chart Files

Export charts for reports or sharing:

1. Configure View

   Set up the chart you want to export

2. Click Export

   Choose export option

3. Select Format

   Choose SVG or PNG format

4. Download

   Save the file

Export Formats

Format	Best For
SVG	High quality, scalable
PNG	Easy sharing, presentations

Understanding Chart Patterns

Healthy Inventory

          ───────────
         /           \
────────/             \────────
        ↑              ↑
     Restock        Restock

• Regular replenishment cycles
• Never hits zero
• Stays above safety stock

Trending to Stockout

────────────
            \
             \
              \────────
               ↑
            Stockout!

• Declining without replenishment
• Will hit zero
• Needs urgent order

Overstock Situation

────────────────────
                    Overstock threshold
      ─────────────
     /
────/
    ↑
 Large order

• Above optimal levels
• Ties up capital
• May need to reduce orders

Using Charts for Decisions

Identifying Issues

Chart Signal	Action
Crosses safety stock	Review recommendations
Reaches zero	Order immediately
Above overstock	Reduce planned orders
Erratic pattern	Review forecast accuracy

Validating Recommendations

Before accepting recommendations:

1. View the “with recommendations” chart
2. Verify issues are resolved
3. Check timing makes sense
4. Confirm no new issues created

Communicating Status

Use charts to communicate:

• Share with stakeholders
• Include in reports
• Present in planning meetings

Chart Customization

Display Options

Option	Description
Show Safety Stock	Display threshold line
Show Overstock	Display upper threshold
Show Orders	Mark order arrival points
Show Demand	Overlay demand forecast

Time Scale Options

Scale	View
Daily	Day-by-day detail
Weekly	Aggregated by week
Monthly	High-level trend

Best Practices

Check Critical SKUs

Regularly review charts for:

• High-value products
• Long lead time items
• Fast-moving SKUs

Compare Scenarios

Use charts to compare:

• Current vs. recommended
• Different what-if scenarios
• Historical accuracy

Share Visuals

Charts communicate better than numbers:

• Export for presentations
• Include in status updates
• Use for alignment

Set Up Alerts

Don’t rely only on charts:

• Configure inventory alerts
• Get notified of issues
• Review charts for details

Troubleshooting

Chart Not Loading

Possible causes:

• Simulation not complete
• No data for selection
• Browser issue

Solutions:

1. Wait for simulation to complete
2. Verify SKU/warehouse has data
3. Refresh the page

Unexpected Pattern

Possible causes:

• Data quality issues
• Missing orders
• Configuration problems

Solutions:

1. Review underlying data
2. Check open orders
3. Verify settings

Next Steps

Running Simulations

Execute simulations

Configurations

Configure parameters

What-If Scenarios

Test scenarios

Forecasts & Flow

Inventory flow view